Kevin Kolb, Philadelphia Eagle

[mussa]

Rodgers is waaay more mobile than Kolb. Better arm, better mobility. I don't see the comparison at all.

[Eagaholic]

The second letter in both their last names is o. That's the closest similarity.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Kolb would be better off if he simply knew he wasn't mobile. He runs away (and backwards) too much. That said it is definitely a part of his game that would improve if he got to play more.

Anyway, he will probably be a good player and might win a Super Bowl with a good surrounding cast, so just go ahead and mentally prepare yourself for that.

[reese125]

Knock it off with that.

[SD]

Boners

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6384866/27679808

Kolb's stock so hot Eagles may be forced to deal
Posted on: February 27, 2011 9:44 am

After interviewing GMs and coaches at this week's NFL scouting combine, I'd be surprised if the Philadelphia Eagles don't wind up trading quarterback Kevin Kolb. There just seems to be too much interest in the guy -- and too many teams willing to bid on him -- for the Eagles not to consider a move.

The Eagles haven't said that Kolb is for sale, but they haven't said he isn't, either.  Coach Andy Reid is a staunch supporter of Kolb and wants to keep him -- as he should. Kolb is young, he is proven and he is under contract for another season. Plus, he backs up Michael Vick, whose wide-open style of play makes him a virtual certainty to be hurt next season ... or any season.

But the Eagles may be offered a deal they can't refuse. They're in a position not unlike the one they had last year with Donovan McNabb ... except that Kolb has a future. McNabb had a year left on his contract, too, and the Eagles had to decide to keep him one season or get what they could for him when they could.

The situation is similar, except Philadelphia isn't shopping Kolb. According to people at this week's combine, clubs are calling the Eagles and are eager to make a deal. And you can see why. This year's draft class isn't strong at quarterback, with no clear No. 1. Plus, it falls off sharply after Blaine Gabbert and Cam Newton, and there's no certainty that either of those guys can make it. So that makes Kolb that much more attractive. He has started, he has won and he's 26.

The question, of course, is what it will take to get him. The Eagles years ago shipped backup A.J. Feeley to Miami for a second-round draft pick, but Kolb isn't A.J. Feeley. He's much better and more desirable. They traded McNabb last spring for second and fifth-round draft choices, but Kolb's best years are ahead of him where McNabb's were not.

So now the question: What will Kolb command?

"I guarantee you it will be high," said one coach. "The Eagles always shoot high."

That means a first-rounder and something else, probably another high draft pick, and while that exceeds what Houston quarterback Matt Schaub commanded when the Falcons traded him -- for a flip of first-rounders and two No. 2s -- apparently it hasn't dismayed suitors. Several clubs said they heard there's a bidding war on for Kolb, with clubs desperate to fill the most important position. You can figure that Arizona, San Francisco and Minnesota probably are involved, with all desperate to fill quarterback openings, but they're not saying, and either are the Eagles.

All I know is how Philadelphia operates, which is to set the bar high and deal only if they get what they want. A year ago the club went to the NFL scouting combine with Michael Vick available for the right price, which was a second-round pick. But it didn't budge because there was little or no interest. Vick hadn't played in two years and barely played in a third, with teams concerned he might never be the quarterback he was with Atlanta. So they backed off, and the Eagles kept him.

But league sources seem to believe Philadelphia can and will get what it demands for Kolb, partly because he is proven, partly because he has a future and mostly because he's better than what's available in the draft.

Of course, if and when there's a lockout next week, there can be no trades. Deals would be put on hold until a settlement is reached, and there's no indication a settlement is near. That could complicate or sabotage a trade if a work stoppage goes beyond the April 28-30 draft, with teams no longer able to offer picks in return.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Nice.

I would even do the swap of 1's and two #2's like the Schaub deal.

Get up and get a stud CB.

[Feva]

No way in hell they get 2011 picks for Kolb. After they lockout on Thursday, the two sides have no real motivation to do shtein until September. We're gonna be looking at 2012 to get comped for Kolb.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

...In which case, it would be bad unless they also get a valuable player in return.

[Diomedes]

Kolb is proven?  Wha?

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

He has something like 5-6 starts and has won NFC Offensive player of the week in two of them. He's proven compared to draft picks who have never done anything in the NFL or backups who have never started.

[Diomedes]

I'll accept that qualification, but it's faint praise.  He may be less of a gamble than a rookie QB, but he's still a considerable gamble.

[SD]

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that "at least" three NFL teams are considering a trade for Kevin Kolb.

The 49ers, Cardinals, Titans, and taterskins are among the most likely suitors for Kolb, and Schefter confirms that "every NFC West team except St. Louis" should be in the mix. If a CBA is struck before the draft, it sounds like the Eagles are going to have more than enough suitors to drive up Kolb's price tag. It's very conceivable that they could end up with a top-ten pick.

http://rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/201536/...ting-kolb-trade

[ice grillin you]

gotta love this line...

Schefter confirms that "every NFC West team except St. Louis" should be in the mix.

[MDS]

take your pick on backups

-seneca wallace
-matt hasselbeck
-alex smith
-marc bulger
-chad pennington
-tarvaris jackson
-bruce gradkowski
-sexy rexy

when kolb goes, as he should, they got to get someone out of that lot. we're talking about holding the fort down for the inevitable 2-4 games vick will miss.

[Sgt PSN]

I'd probably take Hasselbeck as a backup.  He's old, but he's well versed in the wco and has always had above average mobility.  He's also by far the most accomplished QB on that list.